The lymphatic drainage system Read a transcript of this video. You can read detailed information about the immune system and cancer. The lymphatic system The diagram shows the lymph vessels, lymph ...

This article, the first in a six-part series, gives an overview of the lymphatic system, which circulates lymph fluid around the body to drain tissue, transport fat and activate immune responses.

Although the lymphatic system was first described almost 400 years ago, it is only in very recent years that researchers have been able to identify lymphatic channels with reasonable accuracy ...

Swollen lymph nodes are a common sign of problems with the lymphatic system. Experts reveal all about the body’s ‘drainage system’ and how to keep it working properly.

The final article in this four-part series on the lymphatic system explores common diseases and disorders affecting the function of the system Authors Yamni Nigam, PhD, MSc, BSc, is lecturer in ...

The popliteal lymph nodes are behind the knee. Conditions such as infections and autoimmune conditions can cause swelling, but it is rarely due to cancer. Learn more.

Changes in the structure of the skin and the lymphatic system that occur with the natural aging process create permissive conditions for melanoma metastasis.